Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
San Joaquin General Hospital has been dedicated to providing quality graduate medical education since 1932, offering residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine. All programs are fully accredited and focus on community-based education with comprehensive training in both inpatient and outpatient services. The residency prepares graduates well for future fellowship opportunities or careers in private practice, emphasizing hands-on skills and access to advanced technologies. Residents benefit from mentorship by experienced faculty, ensuring a solid foundation for their medical careers.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
San Joaquin General Hospital's residency programs accept international medical graduates (IMGs) and provide opportunities for IMG applicants. They sponsor three fully accredited residency programs – General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine. The program indicates acceptance of diverse applicants and provides a supportive training environment for IMGs.
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Categorical Positions (detail)
San Joaquin General Hospital sponsors three residency programs: General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine.
Program Website
Address
San Joaquin General Hospital, 500 W Hospital Rd, Stockton, CA 95204
Program Director
Sheela Kapre, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
San Joaquin General Hospital supports three residency programs with a diverse group of residents currently enrolled. The focus on community service and advanced training prepares them to engage with various patient populations.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency programs provide comprehensive training in outpatient and inpatient services, including procedural skills, with an emphasis on community-based education.
Application
San Joaquin General Hospital sponsors three residency programs – General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine. The specific application links for these programs are available: Family Medicine Residency (http://www.sanjoaquinfm.com/applying), Internal Medicine Residency (im-apply.html), and General Surgery Residency (surgery-applying.html).
# of Locations
Various locations in San Joaquin County
Fellowship
Graduates from San Joaquin General Hospital residency programs typically matriculate easily into various fellowship programs or private practices, reflecting strong post-graduation opportunities. The residency emphasizes comprehensive training which prepares residents for subspecialty pursuits.
Resident Life
Overview
San Joaquin General Hospital has a long-standing commitment to quality graduate medical education, providing community-based education with comprehensive training in inpatient and outpatient services and procedural skills, and embracing new technologies like robotics training for surgeons.
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# of Years of Program
Typically 3 years, fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents receive community-based education with comprehensive training in inpatient and outpatient services, procedural skills, robotics training, expanded research opportunities, and support for fellowship placements.
PGY-1 Salary
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